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NFL Draft Roundup: College Fans React to First-Day Selections

What our SB Nation blogs have to say about the players from their teams selected in the first round

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The first day of the 2014 NFL Draft went pretty well for the SEC. Here's a look at the first 11 picks from the conference as seen by our college colleagues at SB Nation:

Manziel's Draft Day Recap: It involved being on ESPN. A lot. Pro tip: Never go to the NFL Draft if you're going to be drafted. It can only go poorly. The more traditional draft profile is here. [Good Bull Hunting]

2014 NFL Draft results: Jadeveon Clowney selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 1 pick: He should totally skip his first year in the NFL. He could get hurt and lower his future earnings potential. [Garnet and Black Attack]

NFL Draft 2014: Former Auburn OT Greg Robinson selected No. 2 overall by Rams: "Yes, once again we remind you that Gene Chizik redshirted a once-in-a-generation offensive lineman." Not that they're bitter or anything. [College and Magnolia]

Texas A&M: Jake Matthews selected by Atlanta Falcons with 6th overall pick: As a Falcons fan, I love it. [Good Bull Hunting]

Aggie WR Mike Evans Picked by Tampa Bay at #7: Texas A&M is losing a lot off offense. But they always have their defense ... [Good Bull Hunting]

New York Giants Select Odell Beckham Jr. 12th Overall in 2014 NFL Draft: Good player and good situation means good things for LSU's highest-selected receiver. [And the Valley Shook]

Alabama Linebacker C.J. Mosley: NFL Draft Profile: Oh, yeah, Alabama had players selected in the first round as well. I know that's a surprise. [Roll Bama Roll]

Ja'Wuan James Drafted by Miami in Round One: You might want to get used to hearing Tennessee offensive linemen's names getting called this weekend. [Rocky Top Talk]

Alabama Safety HaHa Clinton-Dix: NFL Draft Profile: The Packers' first-round pick is no laughing matter. (It's the last time I'm going to get to use it, folks.) [Roll Bama Roll]

NFL Draft 2014: Former Auburn DE Dee Ford selected No. 23 overall by Chiefs: Because, pass rusher from the SEC, naturally. [College and Magnolia]

2014 NFL Draft: New England Patriots select Dominique Easley with 29th pick: The first player drafted from Florida is coming off an injury. Because every Florida player is coming off an injury. [Alligator Army]

Will Muschamp steals Day One of 2014 NFL Draft with a single tweet: MUSCHAMP MAKE FUNNY. YOU LAUGH. [Alligator Army]